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Iran War Squeezes Global Sulphur Supply, Threatening Industries & Food Security

Analysts believe that a prolonged supply crunch of Sulphur could increase fears of global food shortage and could lead to massive surge in prices. Photo: File

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Firstpost•14-03-2026, 14:57

Iran War Squeezes Global Sulphur Supply, Threatening Industries & Food Security

•Conflict in West Asia disrupts critical Sulphur supply chains, impacting industries from fertilisers to computer chips.
•Over 44,000 companies affected; Sulphur prices, including in China, have jumped significantly.
•Gulf region supplies 45% of global Sulphur exports; India and Indonesia heavily dependent on imports from West Asia.
•Chipmakers face Sulphuric acid shortages, while the fertiliser industry (60% demand) warns of potential global food shortages.
•Metals and mining, including 3 million tonnes of copper production in Democratic Republic of Congo, are also vulnerable due to Sulphuric acid needs.

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